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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
HIL signs MOU with Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals to achieve revenue target of 451 Crore rupees
HIL  Limited, a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, has signed a memorandum of understanding  with the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals recently to achieve the revenue target of Rs 451 crore in the current financial year .
The MoU was signed by the HIL  Limited’s Chairman & Managing Director  Shri SP Mohanty and the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals' Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi in presence of other Senior officers.
Shri Mohanty said "the target of Rs 451 crore for HIL  Limited for the current financial year is quite attainable and can be easily achieved. If we the look HIL  Limited’s performance during the first two quarters, it has recorded incredible growth of 65 percent". The company has manufactured 530.10 MT of Malathion Technical in the first two quarters as compared to 375.5 MT in the corresponding period last year , which is the highest ever production since its inception, he added.
In addition to this, the company has also registered the highest ever sale for the product in the first two quarters and supplied the entire quantity to various institutions like the Ministry of Agriculture’s Locust Control Programme and municipal corporations across the country for the vector control.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Secretary Ministry of Women and Child Development chairs a Webinar on Menstrual Hygiene
Says Robust mechanism of inter-state convergence needs to be put in place for educating people and creating awareness
Shri RamMohan Mishra, Secretary Ministry of Women and Child Development chaired a webinar on Menstrual Hygiene organised by Ministry of Women and Child Development here today. As part of the National Girl Child week celebrations from 21st January to 26th January, 2021, Ministry of WCD is organizing series of Webinars on the issues relating to girl child,adolescent girls and women .
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mishra said that there is need to make consistent efforts in galvanising community for standing by the girls during their menstruation period and other issues relating to puberty. Referring to the Socio-Cultural subtle aspects concerning menstruation, the Secretary said that a robust mechanism of inter-state convergence needs to be put in place for educating people, creating awareness and bursting the myths associated with it. He stated that role of educational and panchayat institutions, Health workers , Mothers, relatives and peer groups is very important in sensitising everybody on this physiological process which is natural. He called upon all the stakeholders to contribute in this journey to empower girls with education, knowledge and emotional support.
Dr.Sumit Malhotra, Additional Professor, Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS was the key speaker on the occasion. He delivered a very insightful lecture on how to manage health and hygiene during Menstruation and made a detailed presentation on various aspects of Menstruation.Participants from States/UTs including – Telangana, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, and Gujarat attended the webinar. Senior officials of ministries of Health and Family and WCD also participated in the webinar.
Prime Minister's Office
PM at Prayagraj: inaugurates new Airport Complex, Integrated Command and Control Centre for Kumbh Mela; launches development projects
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated a new Airport Complex, and an Integrated Command and Control Centre for the Kumbh Mela, at Prayagraj.
The Prime Minister also performed Ganga Pujan, and visited the Swachh Kumbh Exhibition. He visited the Akshay Vat in Prayagraj. He also dedicated to the nation, inaugurated, or laid the Foundation Stone for various development projects at Andawa in Prayagraj.
Addressing a large gathering, he announced that pilgrims for the Ardh-Kumbh this time will also be able to visit the Akshay Vat. He said the Government is making every effort to ensure good connectivity to Prayagraj. He said the projects dedicated today, would help both infrastructure and connectivity. He said the new airport terminal had been completed in a record time of one year.
The Prime Minister said that every effort is being made to ensure a unique experience for devotees coming for the Ardh-Kumbh. He said the effort is to showcase India's glorious past, and vibrant future.
The Prime Minister said that the Government is also working to ensure a clean Ganga. He said the sewage treatment plants and beautification of Ghats would go a long way in this regard.
The Prime Minister described the Kumbh as a symbol of India and Indianness. He said it unites us, and gives a glimpse of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat. He said that the organisation of the Kumbh is not just a matter of faith, but also a matter of prestige, and every visitor to the Kumbh should be well taken care of. He said the Ardh-Kumbh would show how 'New India' encompasses both heritage and modernity.
The Prime Minister said that he wishes to caution the country that certain forces are trying to put undue pressure on the judiciary. He said these elements consider themselves to be above all institutions.
NITI Aayog
Atal Innovation Mission Partners with Freshworks to empower AIM Startup Innovators
To provide robust support to innovators and entrepreneurs in India, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, has partnered with Freshworks Inc., a customer-engagement software company.
The collaboration aims to increase the efficacy of the institutions and startups in the AIM portfolio and foster innovation and entrepreneurship among startup innovators.
Under this partnership, Freshworks will provide credits for its suite of products to AIM and its beneficiaries, which will empower startups to function efficiently while keeping a tab on costs in related activities. The credits offered to the beneficiaries are related to Freshsales—Sales CRM Software, Freshdesk—Customer Support Software, Freshchat—Customer Messaging Software, Fresh Release—Agile Project Management Software, Freshcaller—Cloud Telephony Software, Freshmarketer—Marketing Automation Software, Freshteam—HR Management Software, Freshservice—and IT service management software.
According to the Statement of Intent , Freshworks will do a white-glove onboarding for startups, which includes functional training in sales, marketing, and customer support use of cloud technology for providing better customer experiences.
Resources and mentorship to startups in Freshworks’ area of expertise will also be made available, including access to virtual or physical office hours to interface with functional leaders from Freshworks and an extended mentor network.
Various webinars will be organised with AIM, including workshops, training of modules and other relevant topics.
Speaking during the programme, AIM Mission Director Shri R. Ramanan said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for our incubators and the startup ecosystem to get further empowered in their innovation journey. We are pleased to have Freshworks on board. It will be an innovative journey for our beneficiaries, an exciting one. Our primary objective is to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the startup world across the country.”
Freshworks’ Director of Technology Partnerships Rajiv Ramanan agreed. “Entrepreneurial efforts are alive and well in India, even during these challenging times. Enormous opportunities remain for SME/MSME and startups; we look forward to supporting their efforts with the right tools and guidance required so they can provide great experiences to win customers for life.”
The virtual programme was attended by officials of AIM, NITI Aayog, and Freshworks; AIM incubators, startups, AIM-supported schools, mentors, and ACIC-shortlisted applicants were also present.
Freshworks is a cloud-based SaaS  company—it provides innovative customer-engagement software for businesses of all sizes, making it easy for teams to acquire, close, and keep their customers for life. Freshworks SaaS products provide a 360-degree view of the customer; they are ready to go, easy to use, and offer quick return on investment.
Special Service and Features
The Directorate of Distance Education of Pondicherry University announces that last date for online applications is for UG and PG courses is 15th November 2022
The Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University has been offering a total of 20  degree programmes which includes 08  MBA degrees in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, General, Tourism, Operations & Supply Chain Management and Hospital Management, 04  PG degrees including MCom  and MA in English, Hindi and Sociology and 08  UG degrees . These degree programmes have been recognized and approved by the AICTE, New Delhi and the Distance Education Bureau , New Delhi.
Admission process usually commences in July for the Academic year, this year is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, and the last date for online applicationsis 15th November 2022.All interested candidates may please visit the website https://dde.pondiuni.edu.infor applying. For any clarifications, contact our helpdesk at0413-2654439.
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Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF FIRST ACTCM BARGE, YARD 125  AT M/s SURYADIPTA PROJECTS PVT LTD, THANE
Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile  Barge, Yard 125  was launched by Capt Prashant Saxena, AWPS  on 10 Feb 23 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Ministry of Defence.
Contract for construction of 11 x ACTCM Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME, in consonance with “AatmaNirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. This Barge is being built with a service life of 30 years. The availability of ACTCM Barges will provide impetus to Operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles / ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Electric cycles cum Mobile carts distributed to divyang to make them self-reliant
This will make divyang people economically independent :Nitin Gadkari
Amravati, October 20, 2020
5 electric cycles cum selling carts were distributed today to 5 Divyang people after paying tribute to father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the hands of state minister Shri Bachchu Kadu. Micro, Small and Medium Industries minister, Nitin Gadkari expressed confidence that this initiative of distributing mobile carts to Divyang people will make them economically independent.
This program was conducted at Purnaamay Divyang Help Centre Tonglabad in Chandur Bazar taluka today in an online form and it was presided over by Union minister Shri Gadkari.
Shri Gadkari further said that this is very joyous occasion whereby divyang people can sell articles in nearby areas and can earn gainful employment through that. Khadi and village Industries Commission should run more such programs which will generate self employment for the people. Achalpur taluka and Nandgaon Peth MIDC where the textile sector is booming has large scope for such initiatives. KVIC can create employment for Divyang and other people and should also create awareness about the same.
On this occcasion Minister of State for Water Resources, School Education, Woman & Child Development, Labour Government of Maharashtra Shri Bachchu Kadu and President of Satyashodhak Bahuuddeshiy Shikshan Sanstha Smt Nayna Kadu were also present.
Shri Bachchu Kadu said that 5 electric cycles with mobile carts distributed today will make divyang people self-reliant. Other divyang people from the district should also register for such electric cycles and they will be made available to them. Shri Nayna Kadu said that this initiative will be important to make Divyang people live with dignity and it will also popularize khadi products
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Special Campaign 3.0 activities in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region from 2nd October to 31st October 2023
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  and its Organizations are participating in Special Campaign 3.0 for Institutionalizations of Swachhata. The Ministry is completely geared up to successfully meet the identified targets during the implementation stage of the Campaign which began from 2nd October, 2023 and will last up to 31st October, 2023. During the campaign, special attention will be given to digitization of physical parliament question files, disposal of Scrap/and redundant Items, removing and minimizing pendency.
The main activities that will be carried out during the campaign are:
- The identified old physical records/files will be reviewed as per e record retention schedule.
- Efforts will be made to dispose of all pending references from PMO/MP/State Governments/IMC and Public Grievances and Parliament Assurances.
- The scrap material and redundant items indentified during the preparatory phase will be disposed of as per the prescribed procedure in GFR.
- Environment-friendly practices would be promoted, awareness will be created to embrace sustainable measures and implement essential protocols and mechanisms.
- Workshops are being organized for understanding the waste crisis and its management.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Interactive session on eCourts Mission Mode Project held
An interactive session chaired by Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal was held, where senior officers of the Ministry of Law and Justice briefed about the eCourts Mission Mode Project, its notable achievements and components of the upcoming Phase-III of eCourts project.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu visits the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu visited the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilitiesin Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. During the visit the Vice President reviewed the activities of the Skill Development Unit, Early Intervention Centre and other activities of Composite Regional Centre. He also visited the information stalls setup by NIEPID, ALIMCO, NHFDC, NSCFDC and NBCFDC under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and AP State Govt.
Subsequently the Vice President made distribution of aids and appliances to about 100 beneficiaries, Certificate of loans awarded to beneficiary at a total cost of Rs 32.40 lakhs.
While addressing the gathering, he stated that he has been involved with Composite Regional Centre from the time when it was setup in temporary premises and was also involved in foundation laying stone and subsequently the inauguration. He informed the gathering that he comes to see the functioning of CRC, thereby completing the cycle of planning, construction and implementation. He expressed his deep satisfaction at the facilities and services which are being provided to PWDs cutting across the disabilities.
He appreciated Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the excellent facility which has been setup and the services which are being provided. He stated that all should work towards creating equal opportunities and empowering persons with disabilities in whatever way they can thereby creating an equitable society. He stated that as Vice President of India he urges all the bankers, financial institutions and other service providers to put in their best possible efforts for creating an enabling environment to make persons with disabilities live independently through self employment from the loans which they can extend. He appreciated all the officials of NIEPID and CRC Nellore and suggested that they continue giving best services to PWDs.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves ex-post facto approval for Agreement on the facilitation of visa arrangements signed between India and Maldives
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval to the Agreement on the facilitation of visa arrangements signed between India and Maldives signed in December, 2018.
The Visa Facilitation Agreement signed during the visit of Maldivian President to India aims to further deepen people to people exchanges between the two countries making it easier for Maldivian and India nationals to travel to each others' countries for tourism, medical treatment, education as well as business and employment. The Agreement provides for 90-day visa free travel for tourism, medical and limited business purpose and also provides for easy conversion of such visa free entry to medical visa as well as visas for dependents of students and those pursuing employment in each other's territories.
Background:
India and Maldives share time tested and traditional bonds of friendship. Close people to people contacts constitute the foundation of special bilateral relation between India and Maldives, which received a positive momentum with the visit of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to Male in November, 2018 for the Inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of Maldives, Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and the subsequent visit of the Maldivian President to India in December, 2018.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare will be conducting Swachchta hi Seva Shramdaan on 01.10.2023.
50 Pensioners Welfare Associations across India will conduct Shramdaan on 01st October under Swachhta hi Seva campaign.
As per Swachhta Bharat guidelines, a dedicated cleanliness drive will be conducted by Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare on 1st October, 2023 at 10 AM for 01 hour.
In addition to the regular cleaning activities of the office premises, special initiatives will be proposed. The cleanliness of the building and its surroundingsalong with removal of collected garbage will be undertaken by department through shramdaan by all officials. Efforts will be made to create awareness regarding the importance of cleanliness among all establishmentslocated on the ground floor of Lok Nayak Bhawan and Janpath Bhawan.
The Central Government Pensioners, a very significant constituent of society, can make an impact in various ways. On the initiative of Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, 50 registered Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Associations will organise the cleanliness drive through shramdaan at their offices on 1st October, 2023.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Technology to enhance biogas production of Fat-rich sludge from dairy industry developed
Indian Scientists have developed a novel high-performance bioreactor system integrated with sustainable pre-treatment process for enabling anaerobic digestion of complex fat-rich sludge from dairy industry. It has been further integrated with membrane bioreactor based-wastewater treatment to enable zero liquid discharge in the dairy industry.
This technology has been developed by Dr. Sandeep N. Mudliar at CSIR-CFTRI Mysore with support from the Waste Management Technology program of the Department of Science & Technology , Government of India, with in-kind support from M/s Sun Enviro Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the pilot-scale trials at a model dairy plant. They had developed a bench-scale system, which has been tested on pilot scale and will be filing for a patent soon.
It can also be applied for anaerobic digestion of complex solid waste containing Fats and oils and can be coupled with wastewater treatment to enable Zero Liquid discharge. Further, the technology can be used for solid and liquid waste management in food and allied industries. The sustainable pre-treatment technique is applicable to all types of complex solid wastes to enhance biogas production as well as robustness of anaerobic digestion process.
Dairy and food industries are the likely industries which can take up the technology. The technology will also be applicable for any biodegradable solid waste sludge and food waste from any food industry as well as food industry wastewaters.
For further details, Dr. Sandeep N. Mudliar can be contacted at .
Ministry of Law and Justice
JPC seeks suggestions from Judicial officers on allowances
The Second National Judicial Pay Commission is constituted by virtue of the order dt: 09-05-2017 of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, followed by subsequent gazette resolution dt: 16-11-2017 by Dept. of Justice, Government of India. This Commission submitted interim report to the Supreme Court dt: 09-03-2018 proposing 30% of interim relief on existing basic pay, which is accepted in toto by issuing directions to comply by 30.06.2018.
This Consultation paper speaksabout giving monetary incentives, emoluments and conditions of services including post-retirement allowances and benefits to the working and retired judicial officers and other stakeholders in this Country.The Commissionproposed to evolveuniform pay scales to treat the Judges of Subordinate Judiciary differently in matters relating to pay; allowances and conditions shall not be compared with the pay scales of Civil Administrative officers.
Certain High Courts in this country adopted 7th CPC scales to the judicial officers, ranging from Civil Judges  starting from Rs.73,200/- in  to District Judges  to Rs.2,24,100/-in . The Master Pay Scale that emerges as per the methodology formula adopted by Justice Padmanabhan Committeestarting fromRs.77840-2160-92960-2590-113680-3030-137920-3460-165600-3880-188880-4330 to 214860 to the Judges of Subordinate Judiciary.The Commission proposed fixed pay structure in Master Pay Scaleswithout increments operative for certain number of years should be evolved for the Judiciary in tune with the pay model applicable to Judges of High Court which spells out fromCivil Judge   – Rs.1,00,000, JCJ-1st Stage ACP Scale–1,10,000, JCJ-2nd Stage ACP Scale – 1,20,000, Civil Judge  – 1,35,000, SCJ-1st Stage ACP Scale-1,50,000,SCJ-2nd Stage ACP Scale-1,65,000, District Judge –1,85,000,DJ- Selection Grade– 2,05,000, DJ-Super time-Scale–2,24,000. This Commission is yet to the view to propose for utilization of retired judicial officers for a period of 5 years after retirementin regular judicial works or in other judiciary related duties.
The Commission would like to seek suggestions from the judicial officers through questionnaire annexed to consultation paper with regard to 16 types of allowances being drawn by the judicial officers viz., DA, HRA, CCA, Electricity & Water Charges, Medical Allowance & reimbursement, LTC/HTC,TA, Telephone Facility, Concurrent Charge Allowance, Home Orderly Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, Robe Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Facility for soft loans and Allowance for Higher Qualification .
The Commission proposes to hold regional conferences in certain cities in very near future. In the next part, the Commission shall be examining and dealing with the judicial administration, working method and work environment for promoting efficiency in the judicial administration i.e.
A 69-Pages consultation paper is appended to this press note along with questionnaire which forms part of consultation paper and tentative judicial pay scales, 2016 working as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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